French-Congolese singer GIMS released a new single, Shaolin. The song is full of hope and determination and is about the importance of persevering no matter what people say.
The music is R&B. The song has 90s-style music with an old-school vibe. It has an edgy, rhythmic beat. The pace is incredible, and the sound is similar to a person’s heartbeat. Nicolas M’TIMA (aka Nikooo) did a great job with the song’s composition. The tune starts and ends with bold violin-style beats and then transitions to percussion and xylophone-style sounds. The blend of R&B with Oriental-style beats is remarkable. The rhythm is wavy, representing life’s ups and downs and the determination to live life to the fullest. Nikooo Prod & GIMS produced the piece beautifully. The song has incredible musical layers, nicely complementing the story.
Gims’ voice is husky, rich and soulful. His confident/no-nonsense kind of guy attitude is impressive. He performs with passion, optimism, and logic. Gims has a fantastic vocal style.
The lyrics are profound and impactful. GIMS and H Magnum wrote the words to this tune about standing up for oneself and being authentic. It also discusses other topics like that no matter what one does, life goes on and to appreciate acts of kindness people do for you. Fantastic rhymes use the AABB structure. It’s a well-written song full of passion and principles. The words are rich in language and poetry, written with impressive precision. GIMS and H Magnum put much thought into writing such a powerful, heartfelt song.
The single Shaolin is available.
Congratulations to Gims on winning the Male Artist of the Year award at Victoires de la Musique – 40th Edition on February 14, 2025.
